Hair/makeup order

AJuliaNJ · May 2013

I'm having hair and makeup done on site and have already had 3 people express that they thought they should go second to last due to their role in the wedding, which is ridiculous. Now I feel like people see the hair/makeup order as a representation of whom I like the most. I want some objective way of figuring this out e.g., the hair stylist said its best to go in order of hair length or something similar that takes this out of my hands. Or can I have everyone just show up at the same time and let it work itself out? How did you choose order?

itzMS · May 2013

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[QUOTE]I'm having hair and makeup done on site and have already had 3 people express that they thought they should go second to last due to their role in the wedding, which is ridiculous. Now I feel like people see the hair/makeup order as a representation of whom I like the most. I want some objective way of figuring this out e.g., the hair stylist said its best to go in order of hair length or something similar that takes this out of my hands. Or can I have everyone just show up at the same time and let it work itself out? How did you choose order?
Posted by AndreaJulia[/QUOTE]

So you're having one stylist do at least 4 people (you, plus the 3 you mention)?

That's A LOT of work, so it should be 100% up to the stylist. Usually, they will ask you to submit hair type and style ahead of time. That way he/she can set rollers right away for curly styles and then work on someone else's staight style while the rollers set.

LDubHawksFan · May 2013

This is pretty silly if they think getting their makeup done right before you makes them more important. I would classify this as something you should not spend any energy thinking/worrying about. I vote for letting them figure it out day of.

aurianna · May 2013

I was only in one wedding where the bride wanted us to get our hair done together. I don't know if she told the gals something specific or not... but it seemed kind of arbitrary.
The hair gal seemed to choose us at random.
Then the makeup gal took whoever wasn't getting her hair done.
The bride had her makeup done last.
The bride paid.
All done! Yay!

I'd just say something like, "I'm sure the hairdresser will work everyone in the order she thinks makes the most sense" and wash your hands of it. It's a silly thing for them to get worked up over.

daria24 · May 2013

I had 4 people gettings H/MU. I went second to last for hair, last for makeup.

My hair stylist wanted to get the "easy" people out of the way so she would have more time to do my sister and myself. The mothers have short typical old lady hair-curl it and be done. My MIL was leaving to take photos with H so she was done first.

The last time I was in a WP we all just came at the same time and took turns when the chairs emptied. But none of us were divas about it, so it wasn't a problem.

I would ask your vendors if they have any recommendations for the order. If they don't, I suggest just choosing names at random and telling the girls you picked their names out of a hat, deal with it.

AJuliaNJ · May 2013

In Response to Re:Hair/makeup order:[QUOTE]This is pretty silly if they think getting their makeup done right before you makes them more important. I would classify this as something you should not spend any energy thinking/worrying about. I vote for letting them figure it out day of. Posted by lwoehlk[/QUOTE] They feel that their hair and makeup should be the freshest. I have 6 people including me getting hair and makeup.

AJuliaNJ · May 2013

In Response to Re:Hair/makeup order:[QUOTE]In Response to Hair/makeup order:I'm having hair and makeup done on site and have already had 3 people express that they thought they should go second to last due to their role in the wedding, which is ridiculous. Now I feel like people see the hair/makeup order as a representation of whom I like the most. I want some objective way of figuring this out e.g., the hair stylist said its best to go in order of hair length or something similar that takes this out of my hands. Or can I have everyone just show up at the same time and let it work itself out? How did you choose order?Posted by AndreaJuliaSo you're having one stylist do at least 4 people you, plus the 3 you mention?That's A LOT of work, so it should be 100 up to the stylist. Usually, they will ask you to submit hair type and style ahead of time. That way he/she can set rollers right away for curly stylesnbsp;and then work on someone else's staight style while the rollers set. Posted by itzMS[/QUOTE] That makes sense. I can say there's not really an order because they might have to start someone with their curls then take people in between and the makeup artist will just take who's available.

daveANDkristen · May 2013

I agree with PPs. I have no idea how hair/makeup order would correlate to how important the person is. Tell them they're going alphabetically if they really can't just wing it.

AJuliaNJ · May 2013

When this wedding is over, I'm not talking to anyone for at least a month. I'm so over petty behavior like this.

Kate61487 · May 2013

I apparently did this wrong b/c I went first and apparently the bride is 'supposed' to go last.

I guess I ordered people in 'importance' but it was just so the other girls wouldn't have to necessarily be there so early. I had two stylists. I told everyone that we would to mom and me first, together. Then both MOHs (one was staying with me so she came with me and mom and was there before anyone else anyway), then two BMs, then last BM and MIL. That way they could stagger their arrivals if they wanted. The way it actually worked out mom, MOH and I got there first, they started on me and mom, then everyone else showed up including a FG I hadn't accounted for and I could not tell you for anything what order they ended up in.

I'd guess the three self-important people are mom, mil, and moh? I can't imagine any other role that would think they were "the second most important". I'd just tell them you'll figure it out day-of.

Blue & White · May 2013

My sister picked me to get my hair first because she knew I'd be the most sober and not hungover and on time.

I didn't consider that to be an insult...

Usually the bride goes last.

But your friends are overreacting. Just tell them "be there at 11 AM" or whatever and they should deal. There's this amazing stuff called hairspray. It works wonders.

tammym1001 · May 2013

Just tell them that the stylist and make up artist will be doing it in an order that makes the most sense for them. That could mean easiest styles first or curls first or whatever they decide, but it's up to them not you. That's how it's worked in every wedding I've ever been in. They knew our styles ahead of time and scheduled everything accordingly.

vk2204 · May 2013

For my wedding each girl had their own sylist for their hair. In every other wedding I have been in 2 girls usually have shared a stylist. My hair is very long and takes over an hour for an updo.

Are you only having one person doing hair? If you are, 6 people needing their hair done is a lot and will take a long time.

AJuliaNJ · May 2013

We're having an evening wedding and my hair stylist felt 6 was fine. In fact, she wouldn't even come out for less than 4 since she has to take off of work. Only one person wants an updo. Most of us just want our hair down and curly.

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